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Happy Birthday, Cardinal Radcliffe! And Other News

A round-up of smaller news items about Catholic LGBTQ+ issues. Read More

Quote to Note: Call Us By Our Names

There's great pastoral power--and historical importance--in calling people by their proper names. Read More

Sister Jeannine’s Thoughts on Queer Catholic Joy

"Queer Catholic joy is knowing that God wants my body and soul to be one, resting in God's embrace." Read More

If “Gender Ideology” Is a No, What Can the Church Say Positively to Transgender Catholics?

Since the Vatican released its transgender-negative declaration Dignitas Infinita in April, a steady stream of commentaries have been published by LGBTQ+ Catholics and allies critical of the document for its shortcomings. Most recently, one writer argued that, when it comes to trans and nonbinary, the church cannot just say "no." Today's post rounds up some of the commentaries not previously covered by Bondings 2.0. Read More

St. Wilgefortis: A Nonexistent Queer Icon?

“We—LGBTQ+ people, women, and many others—are protected by the same queer armor that God granted to Wilgefortis to fulfill her destiny." Read More

Women Religious Host Pride Prayer Service; And More Pride Month Updates

Catholics' celebrations of and commentaries about Pride Month continue to increase each year, making it difficult for Bondings 2.0 staff to keep up. Today's post features some final updates about this year's Pride Month. Read More

Pope Francis Says Former Pope Benedict XVI Defended Him on Civil Unions; More News

Today's post includes news about a new book from Pope Francis, reflections on Trans Day of Visibility, and a Catholic high school student's efforts to stop anti-LGBTQ+ policies. Read More

Mary, Mother of God, Is “Gender-Bending, Queer Prophetess,” Writes Catholic Scholar

Mary, the mother of God, is a "gender-bending, queer prophetess who defied the gender conventions of her time," writes one LGBTQ+ Catholic in an essay examining how Mary helped the author experience queer joy. Read More

New Oral History Project Collects LGBTQ+ and Ally Catholics’ Stories

An oral history project gathering the stories of queer Catholics is underway at the Center for LGBTQ & Gender Studies in Religion at the Pacific School of Religion, California. Read More